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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,022.02, 717,739.72 and 319,088.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,022.02, 717,739.72 and 319,088.18 is: 479,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,022.02 : 717,739.72 = 319,088.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,022.02/717,739.72 = 319,088.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,022.02x = 717,739.72 × 319,088.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,022.02x = 229,022,257,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,022,257,927.85/478,022.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,103.99

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